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HA11 ZYJ

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,793 mi
Last recorded161,793 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA11 ZYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 161,793 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 161,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 149,303 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2025 149,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2024 132,011 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 132,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 131,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,737 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2021 106,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,914 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r. front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,738 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,376 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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HA11 ZYJ is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HA11 ZYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HA11 ZYJ registered?

HA11 ZYJ is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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